Barge holidays are one of the most unique ways to see Europe. Enjoy the beauty and serenity of the rivers and canals that wind through the countryside and into some of the more exciting cities in this part of the world. There are many companies in England, Ireland, Holland, France, Italy, and Germany that offer these wonderful river and barge cruises. The style and size of the ships varies from larger, more typical barges to the shorter and narrower type known as “narrowboats”. For a river barge cruise you will likely find yourself on one of the larger barges while the narrowboats are used to cruise the canals. Many of these barges are old canal boats that were once used to transport goods from city to city and have been converted into cozy and comfortable or luxurious floating … [Read more...]
Cheap Ireland Vacations
Fancy Nice and Cheap Ireland Vacations? Ireland is one of those places that make London a bargain destination, when I was living in London, Irish friends used to tell me: England is quite good value.. Yes Ireland is expensive, it is widely known to be the rip-off country so you'd better be prepared. Mountains, lakes, sky, ocean and history.. Ireland is a mesmerizingly beautiful country with many attractions and full of picture-postcard sceneries and Dublin is a very vibrant city despite its size. However Ireland can be a little challenging for the budget conscious travelers. Please note that if you are traveling from Europe, you have your budget airlines and lots of cheap airfares to get to Ireland but this is only the start of your journey. So let's see if cheap Ireland vacations … [Read more...]
